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Stormsworn. The Steamborn finale is now on Audible!

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An echo of war. A fractured alliance. A looming prophecy…

The attack on Ballern caught more than the Skyborn unprepared. Mordair’s sinister agenda has been revealed, leaving countless shattered lives in its wake. He seeks a pact with the Children of the Dark Fire. One that will break the foundation of the alliance.

Archibald and Lady Katherine have split their forces between Karn, Ballern, and the East, leaving them vulnerable to Mordair’s ruthless strikes. Karn prepares to fight beside the Stormborn, leading Jacob and Alice to a nightmarish place known as the Dead Woods. There, the land itself is poisoned, making the air toxic to every creature who dares enter. Secrets lie hidden in an ancient control center, a glimmer of hope in the crushing darkness.

But everything comes at a price.

The forests will burn. The skies will darken. Amid it all, the Stormborn will rise.

Available Now: (Audible)

The Steamborn: Limited Edition Leather Hardcover Kickstarter is Here

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A supernatural swarm. A treacherous scheme. A tinker’s apprentice may be the village’s only hope…

The Steamborn Kickstarter is live! Grab your copy of the 900 page limited edition leather-bound exclusive of The Steamborn Trilogy. Vellum overlays, map prints, and more add ons await!

For those of you looking for the next Vesik Kickstarter, I’m getting it organized now. The new edition of Wolves and the River of Stone is stunning. Keep an eye out for that. More soon!

Days Gone Bad 10th Anniversary Kickstarter is Coming

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We’re doing a deluxe edition of Days Gone Bad for the 10th Anniversary, and I’m so excited about this. As a kid in the 90s I was totally suckered in by every foil-enhanced comic book cover on the shelf, so of course the anniversary edition of Days Gone Bad will have foil! Shiny, shiny foil! You can follow the project now, on Kickstarter. Just click the “Notify me on launch” button once you get there. Project takes off on 09/01, and there are some pretty amusing stretch goals and add ons to this campaign, from exclusive merch to brand new bonus stories, and that series guide a lot of folks have been asking for.

Author Essentials for 2023. What’s on my desk?

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I’ve been at this writing gig for many years, and full time for four years now (!!). I figured I’d summarize some of my must-haves here since many of you have asked. These are things I use almost daily when I’m writing, and I heartily recommend them all.

Keyboard – The Kinesis Freestyle 2 is my current favorite. The board is split in half and has various attachments you can use to make it more ergonomic.

Standing Desk Converter – If you don’t have a standing desk, VariDesk Pros are a great way to split the difference. Less expensive than a dedicated standing desk, but still an investment. Easily switches from standing to sitting.

Standing Desk Mat – This Topo Comfort Mat saves my feet if I’m standing for a long period of time. I prefer it over the flat mats as you can change the pressure points on your feet.

Fountain Pens – I have two everyday pens that I love. They’re easy to maintain and refill. One is the Pilot Vanishing Point, and the other is the Lamy Al-Star.

Notebooks – I love broad nibs, and thin notebook paper bleeds a bit too much for my preference. I’ve found the LEUCHTTURM1917 – Medium A5 Ruled Hardcover Notebook to be the best option to combat this. The paper is glass smooth and makes for such a satisfying writing experience. When I’m not using a LEUCHTTURM1917, I’m often using souvenir notebooks from Universal Studios with a medium nib or finer.

Dictation Tools:

Andrea Anti-Noise Microphone – A less expensive option that doesn’t sacrifice too bad on quality. I usually use the NC-181VM but I don’t think they make it anymore. I’ve also used the NC-185 and it was almost as good.

Flexymike Single Ear Microphone – This Flexymike is my mic of choice. It gives me the best recognition rate in Dragon that I’ve ever had, and bonus, you can get a bundle that includes the next item on the list.

SpeechMatic USB Multiadapter – Regardless of the mic I’m using, I run it through one of these SpeechMatic adapters. It’s much like a preamp, and really ups the quality of your vocal tracks for transcription.

Transcription Software – Dragon Professional Individual is my favorite. I’ve trained it to recognize magic systems and all kinds of made up words. Can’t recommend it enough! It’s one of the pricier options out there, but the accuracy is best for me. If you have a heavy accent Dragon can be problematic, so be sure to test it out before investing.

Random Stuff:

Blue Light Glasses – You can add this coating for your lenses when you order from Zenni, or snag a non-prescription pair from Amazon. They help me avoid headaches with long days at the screen.

Tervis Water Bottle – My go to water bottle! You can buy replacement lids when they wear out too.

Stormborn. The final Steamborn Trilogy begins now!

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A throne claimed. A city reborn. A family broken.

Thanks to the help of Jacob’s Titan Mechs, much of Belldorn survived the battle that ravaged its shores. But the war is far from over. Demands to chase Ballern’s surviving forces across the sea meet more resistance than Jacob could have imagined when Lady Katherine ignores her allies’ protests and shifts her focus to reinforcing the city.

Alice knows they’ll need to grow their numbers if they’re going to stand a chance against Mordair on the other side of the Crystal Sea. Their hopes rest on Furi bringing the Skyborn into the fold. But Samuel has another plan that will take them back to where it all began … behind the towering walls of Ancora.

Whether they await Mordair’s return or bring the fight to him, their survival once more depends on Jacob’s allies. As hope begins to fade … so come the Stormborn.

Available Now: (Audible, Amazon, Apple Books, B&N, Google Play, Kobo)